Are the Symmetry Straps dressage legal?

[pipper]

Can anyone tell me? They are the Velcro straps that attach the stirrup iron to the girth in order to keep the lower leg from swinging about?

many thanks

 

[NikNak1]

I would be very surprised if they are, here is link to bd rule book which should say if they are banned

http://www.britishdressage.co.uk/uploads/File/British Dressage Rule Book 2012 DOWNLOAD.pdf

 

[Dizzleton]

''Stirrup leathers and irons are compulsory and must be
attached to the saddle and used in the conventional way.''

Don't think they're legal

 

[*hic*]

''Stirrup leathers and irons are compulsory and must be
attached to the saddle and used in the conventional way.''

Don't think they're legal

Reading the way that's written I do wonder what scheme people have come up with. It reminds me of the rule at my husband's work "Ties must be worn" and they were - as head bands, belts, scarves . . .

 

[pipper]

didnt think they were, ******!!! they seem to be the only thing stopping my lower leg flapping about! thanks folks for taking the time to look. x

 

[Tnavas]

I think somewhere it also states that the stirrups may not be attached to the girth in any form

 

[miss_c]

Kind of cheating really if you use something to keep your legs in the correct position... Fine when schooling at home, but I really cannot see these EVER being allowed in competition.

 

[pipper]

Kind of cheating really if you use something to keep your legs in the correct position... Fine when schooling at home, but I really cannot see these EVER being allowed in competition.

i agree - it is a bit on the 'cheating' side! i was just living in hope!!!! Actually i could do with being tied down and in place in every part of my body!! LOL Imagine going into the dressage arena like that!!!